6 weeks in with mono. Looking for some advice.

Hi Marc. I was 28 when this started to happen to me as well. Same thing, feeling something wasnt right but kept pushing anyways. Ended up in er not knowing who i was and the whole left side of my body was tingling with muscle weakness all over. Still I pushed on like nothing was wrong as the er doct said I was just dehydrated. I just want to reassure you that the anxiety, heart palpitations, tingling and muscle weakness is exactly what I experienced through the first 4 months. The positive thing is atleast you have a diagnosis earlier on than myself (6 month till they worked out what was going on). I would recommend going and seeing a natural doctor as well as seeking help from a good mainstream doctor. Lots of rest and clean eating early on will help your body fight this horrible virus off and aid in hopefully a fast recovery. This forum is a great place to talk to people who are either going through the same thing as you, or have been through it. Sending healing thoughts to you. Make sure you take care of yourself and dont over do it. 

Hey,

Your symptoms do sound like mono. Everyone’s experience is so different, probably why many of us struggle getting diagnosed or doctors don’t even run the proper blood work until it’s too late.. because mono seems to be so different for everyone. 

For me, I had unimaginable body weakness and fatigue. No energy to shower, to make myself a simple sandwich. No appetite, lived on supplement meal drinks for like a month. I also had sheet drenching night sweats for months.. among many things. Click my name lol if you want to see all my posts. Take it easy, if you can just rest at home for a week or two I recommend it. 

Hi Marc,  I'm so sorry to hear this, but glad you have a definitive diagnosis. 

I'm 56 and my daughter is 19 and we both started showing symptoms the very same day (Aug 5th). 

We have no idea where or when we were exposed, but would really like to know. 

My daughter just had the exhaustion and is doing much better. 

My symptoms initially were sweating at night (4nights) and exhaustion. The base of my skull was and still is painful. I still get tired easily and feel like I'm being stuck with a needle in both forearms, feet and sometimes my upper back. Perspiring during the day with minimal activity. 

I have been off of work for 4 weeks and have been taking it easy. Taking vitamin B complex, C, And D3. 

Have you been able to rest or are you having to work?

Hi Marc,

i am a 41 yo female from the u.k. 

Pit has now been about  20 months since I got glandular fever, you sound like you have all the typical signs.

i had breathlessness, achy shoulders and arms, fatigue and exhaustion like I couldn't believe. Pins and needles, burning thighs!? Horrible down moods and loads of crying!!.etc......

year one was really hard, this year I've had so much more improvement, I would say I'm 99% better, occasionally have not as good days. But no where near as bad.

you need to rest, drink fluid and listen to your body, eat as healthy as you can, cut out the sugar, caffeine and alcohol. And after that it's a time thing. 

You will get there but it's one rough road, some people can't understand what you'll be going through but people who have had it will know, it's horrendous. Just keep positive thoughts And take one day at a time.

speak soon

caroline x

Hi Marc,

So sorry to hear you've had such a tough 6 weeks with mono - like the other guys who have offered great advice and support I want to reassure you that these symptoms definitely sound classic for mono and I experienced a lot of them too when I went through the virus a number of years ago. 

I also want to reassure that what you're going through now is BY FAR the worst stage, and that things DO get better with time. It can be so scary hearing and reading about people who have been unwell for months and months I know, but remember everyone is different and my experience was the intensity lessened after the first 3-4 months and even though it took a bit of time for full recovery for me still, full recovery did come and it will come for you too! I think I could have done better in the early stages of the virus and may have recovered quicker, not sure. 

Taking vitamins and herbs really helped me, a good strong multi-vitamin per day (Immunace Extra is one here in the UK I would recommend), higher doses of Vitamin C (1000mg-3000mg per day), B100 complex and/or Co-enzyme Q10 and immune boosting herbs like siberian ginseng, oregano and echinicea. And as the guys say of course get plenty of rest, allow your body that time and space to recover and put your health first.

And remember this thing DOES get better and you WILL get over it. Don't panic if it still takes a little time, some seem to get over it quickly and others it can take a little longer, but be assured that you will get there. Really empathising with not getting much help from the doctors, hoping they can offer some better support and reassurance in the future. 

The forum here is a really good one to keep in touch with and do keep in touch and let us know how things are going. I truly believe you are going to get better from this and trusting God with your recovery - but for now just deal with one day at a time and getting through each day at this stage of the virus is an achievement for sure. Take care and hang in there.

Craig